Registered Nurse - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Landa Park Estates (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels cares for a diverse patient population with a comprehensive suite of services. A competent registered nurse provides nursing care in the same or similar clinical setting, practicing independently and coordinating with care teams.

The role emphasizes the nursing process, safety, patient education, and ongoing professional development. A BSN is preferred; BLS is required; RN license (TX) or compact licensure is necessary.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred for the role.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Texas RN license or compact licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS competencies and leads self/others.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care provided.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients and families.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

BLS required

RN License in state of employment or compact

Job description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels(CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels' strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures areutilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/5 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics toopen-heartsurgery.

Summary

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time